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A breakthrough for postpartum moms: What new research really says about tirzepatide and breastfeeding

“It’s not about racing to thinness. It’s about giving women safe, evidence-based options.”

Updated Oct. 06, 2025
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What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis?

The childcare solution America keeps overlooking might already be living down the street.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Stay-at-home mom describes the uneasy shift from earning to ‘our money’—and why so many relate

When a stay-at-home mom admitted that spending “our money” still feels uncomfortable, millions of parents nodded along.

Updated Oct. 08, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Cardi B opened up about prenatal depression—and she’s helping moms feel less alone

She admitted that thoughts of raising her baby alone and losing her partner’s companionship spiralled into sadness and depression.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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One workplace law cut miscarriage rates by nearly 10%—and it’s changing how we treat pregnancy at work

When workplaces make small accommodations, pregnancy outcomes improve dramatically.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm

When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference

Updated Oct. 08, 2025
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Kieran Culkin’s wife Jazz Charton is 9 months pregnant—fulfilling their Oscars “baby pact”

The couple, who already share daughter Kinsey, 6, and son Wilder, 4, are adding another little one to the family.

Updated Sep. 30, 2025
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Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
Teaching about periods

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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Rihanna is a mama! Here’s everything we know about mom & baby

Rihanna first debuted her pregnancy in January.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for women who experience miscarriage and pregnancy loss

Roe v. Wade is about more than just abortion. It is about reproductive rights. It is about health care for women.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022
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Yes my body has changed—but it’s not open for your comments

This is my “mom-bod." And I am beyond proud of it. After all, I played the part. So why not look it, too?

Updated May. 20, 2022
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A love letter to my postpartum body

I am learning the language of loving you. Because after all, you made me a mother.

Updated Jul. 12, 2022
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Encanto’s writer & co-director Charise Castro Smith on the pressures of being the “first”

Charise Castro Smith, the first LatinX woman to co-direct a Disney animated feature, joins Liz on the Motherly Podcast to talk about imposter syndrome, "Encanto" and priorities.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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New federal law bans the sale of unsafe sleep products

No more crib bumpers or inclined sleepers.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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The village is there, but you might have to look for it

I knew that if I wanted my village to show up, I needed to send out a call.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022
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I’m the primary breadwinner—and I still shoulder most of the housework

According to this year's State of Motherhood survey, I'm not alone.

Updated Jun. 20, 2023
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AAP warns parents against using DIY infant formula

Here’s what a pediatrician recommends doing instead.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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U.S. women’s soccer team will FINALLY earn equal pay thanks to historic agreement

The U.S. Women's National Team filed an equal-pay lawsuit three years ago.

Updated May. 19, 2022
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To the mom raising a child with a rare disease—I see you

You are not alone. None of this is your fault, and there are people out there who can relate to what you are going through.

Updated May. 19, 2022
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Nick Jonas hilariously nails the ‘unsolicited advice’ dilemma every new parent endures

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas confirmed they welcomed their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas via surrogate in January.

Updated May. 19, 2022
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It’s time to stop asking women when they’re having a(nother) baby

Let’s open the dialogue about women’s experiences with pregnancy loss, infertility and ideas around family and motherhood.

Updated May. 18, 2022
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Mom delivers her own baby on the side of the road—as her 5 other kids watched from the car

"It was so quick! I only thought these things happened in movies!"

Updated May. 18, 2022
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13 beach reads you won’t be able to put down this summer

Get your child excited about their reading list by creating one of your own!

Updated Jul. 25, 2022
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Should I nurse my baby to sleep? It depends, a sleep consultant says

"With time and consistency, you and your family will be getting the much-needed rest you’ve been searching for."

Updated Nov. 23, 2022
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The decision to announce your pregnancy early is complex

Reading Britney Spears’ statement of “Perhaps we should have waited until we were further along…,” my thoughts are this: No. She did it the way that felt right for her. She wanted to share the news. The idea of loss didn’t stop her, and I find that courageous.

Updated Jun. 02, 2022
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College grad gives birth and receives diploma hours later during hospital ceremony

"I thought I was gonna walk across the stage to get my degree, instead I got my baby."

Updated May. 21, 2022
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The White House underscores the seriousness of the formula shortage: “A critically important issue”

In a live interview, Motherly spoke with a White House spokesperson about the specific steps the Biden administration is taking to resolve the formula shortage.

Updated May. 03, 2023
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